Longer length Split Conduit

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JaBZ

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#303928 20-Mar-2023 22:45

Does anyone know where to get some PVC split conduit in longer lengths than 1m?

Need to replace the following, however it's a 6m run with a 90º sweeping bend, houses 2x Cat6 runs. Pretty much looks like this for 80% of the length now. Didn't know this conduit wasn't going to hold up well, looks like the sun/uv is making it deteriorate.

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#3052600 21-Mar-2023 06:26

Does it need to be split? You could puĺl the cables through 6m.
What about solar flex? Which is uv rated.
https://equipurself.co.nz/products/copy-of-as-nzs-standard-flex-conduit-25mm

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#3052691 21-Mar-2023 09:46

Hi Flexi unless the more expensive solar type has no UV protection as the additive makes the plastic less flexible, hence it deterates very rapidly in the sun.

If you do have non solar Flexi in view of the sun a coat of house acrylic paint will stop it breaking down.

The solar Flexi is quite expensive so painting standard Flexi is a good alternative.

Cyril

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#3052787 21-Mar-2023 13:45

Spiral wrap?

JaBZ

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#3053464 22-Mar-2023 18:20

jm3: Does it need to be split? You could puĺl the cables through 6m.
What about solar flex? Which is uv rated.
https://equipurself.co.nz/products/copy-of-as-nzs-standard-flex-conduit-25mm

It's 6m outdoors. Garage from switch is 10m indoors, and in-house is 5m to another switch. So rather not pull all that through conduit again.

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#3053465 22-Mar-2023 18:27

should be able to pull it through solid conduit with swept bends with out too much trouble.

Clima

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#3053471 22-Mar-2023 18:48

As I understand it the cable is already in place and OP only wants to replace the protective conduit.

JaBZ

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#3053839 23-Mar-2023 17:53

Clima:

As I understand it the cable is already in place and OP only wants to replace the protective conduit.

Correct, I want to avoid pulling out 21m of 2x CAT6 runs from the house and garage and re-run it through solid conduit.

I've seen split conduit available overseas, tounge and groove type or overlocking type.

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#3053851 23-Mar-2023 19:48

how about This. painted as per Cyril7. not too expensive to replace as needed

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#3053852 23-Mar-2023 19:55

End of story, go to Bunnings get some Flexi, then slit it with a knife, slide it over, secure with cable ties and paint, job done, ensure the slit side is face down to drain.

https://www.bunnings.co.nz/search/products?q=flexible+conduit&sort=BoostOrder&page=1

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#3055200 27-Mar-2023 10:54

Thanks, look like one of the below 2 options might be the goer with some painting.

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#3055203 27-Mar-2023 11:00

JaBZ:
Thanks, look like one of the below 2 options might be the goer with some painting.

They blend perfectly into the white background 😀